(A/N): Song Above

It's eleven-thirty at night, the weather picked up two hours after you all came back from the cemetery. You were all forced to wake up and race into the house while the rain pours heavily. It was annoying to say the least that it woke you all up. Luckily after dressing into your pajamas, and snuggling into your covers, you easily fall asleep.

Your mother on the other hand, is the only one awake at this hour. After Corazon gave warning to Veronica it started to bother her. So right away when all the kids are out, she decides to open the file emailed to her and printed some pictures attached to the file. Currently, the snow haired woman paces back and forth fiddling with her thumbs. The first file she read was about Rouge and how she affiliated with the notorious man in the underground, Roger. Yes, it's a common case to read about an infamous guy who falls in love and knocks up a woman. However, this was a different case when the child of said notorious man is adopted by your mother. Her life could be in danger or worse, Ace may grow up to be a Savage man like Roger. Veronica hates herself for having all these preposterous ideas. How could such an innocent, sweet childlike Ace turn into Roger; for goodness sakes he was under her care. She will raise him as his own and as she pleases in hopes he doesn't turn out like his father. Right? Veronica peers over her printer releasing one more image.

Veronica sighs and takes a seat at her desk torn between her thoughts. Is she even capable of changing such a child? Her eyes shift to the screen with a file reading:

"Gol. D. Roger". In bold letters and more red lettering, "Confidential". The woman stares at her screen for a long period before taking a deep breath.

"Come one girl you've got this. There is nothing to be afraid of. Ace is Ace and Roger is Roger they are not the same. Stop it! This is your son we're talking about. You're a damn hypocrite when you told him you don't discriminate." She huffs and clicks on the file reading it all. There was indeed some gruesome content within the report even pictures that would disturb a person for years. Blood, guts, limbs spread everywhere. They almost made the woman gag. She takes a gulp of water swallowing her thoughts away as she continues to read while the storm continues to rage on.

Meanwhile, a certain youngster refuses to sleep. His brown eyes wide open showing fear. His blanket covering all the way to his nose as he clenches the fabric tightly. The horrendous noise outside startled him awake. Various flashes from the lightning shaped the shade in his room into monsters. His entire body shivering with fear, his voice unable to make a word. He could only whimper. Luffy closes his eyes tightly whispering to himself that everything is fine. His body relaxes a little once he only hears the rain. Alas, the sound of thunder booms through. Luffy yelps, startled. He hides under the covers and muffles his ears to drown the noise only to fail. He covers his head with a pillow to do the same failing miserably. It roars once more causing the boy to remove the covers and gasp in fear when monster figures are casted around his rooms. The raven-haired boy forces himself out of the room panting hard. His heart races at a high rate. Swallowing his fears, he decides to visit Ace. He was always his moral support when it came to thunder storms.

Luffy enters the room seeing it dark with small flashes of lightning illuminating the room a little. Quietly, his feet patter on the wooden floor stopping in front of the bed. Ace snoring loudly, a creek of drool soaking his pillow while he sleeps on his stomach, his left hand hanging on the edge of the bed. The young boy shakes his brother awake not once or twice but seven times. His brothers were a difficult bunch to wake up. His freckled brother stirs awake with a groan. He lets out a small snort signaling his awakening. He sits up rubbing his eyes searching for the culprit responsible for waking him up. He tiredly searches for a figure in the dark only to hear a familiar voice coming beside him.

"Psst! Ace!"

"Luffy? What do you want?" He groans.

"A-Ace I can't sleep. There's a thunderstorm." Said boy looks over to his window listening to the rain and catching a glimpse of lighting flash.

"So, you're scared?"

"I-I'm not scared!" Luffy retorts. "I just can't sleep!"

"Well try to go to sleep if you're not scared." Lighting echoes in the background causing the boy to jump. Ace stares at his shivering body. He sighs.

"Ace please."

"Alright, fine. Let's go to your room." The older boy walks his brother to his room. Luffy is tucked in by the boy. Luffy awaits his orders. "Okay now count sheep. Try to ignore the lighting."

"But what about the shadows?" Luffy points to the corner of his room. Ace turns to where he's pointing and raises a brow.

"Um...just close your eyes." Ace opens the door.

"Where are you going?" Luffy asks baffled.

"Bed. I'll come back to check up on you in an hour." He yawns closing the door behind him. Luffy's jaw drops. He goes back to staring at the wall trying to keep calm. He closes his eyes after taking a deep breath.

"Okay. Count sheep. One...two...three...four..." It goes on for a while until he reaches twenty-six. He yelps from the sudden thrashing noise. "This isn't working. It's okay just try again." He tells himself. Luffy starts counting again and waits for Ace. His paranoia got the best of him. He felt like he was about to lose his mind.

It's been four five minutes and already five minutes into midnight. The kid could no longer wait for Ace and decides to ask someone else. The next victim is Sabo. He opens the door to his room searching for the boy. He finds him dead asleep as well, snoring and drooling. Luffy shakes Sabo awake. He was a bit easier to wake up. The blonde quickly sits up looking around for the source. His eyes land on a silhouette of Luffy.

"Sabo. I can't sleep. There's a storm outside." The blonde rubs his eyes.

"You're scared?" Luffy huffs again toward the question. "Come on." He says leading him back to the boy's room. Again, he's tucked in. The only difference being Sabo sat on a chair beside his bed with arms crossed. "Okay. Try to go to bed. Ignore the noise outside. I'll be here in case you get scared." Luffy felt a little better knowing Sabo will be at his side. He hums in reply to the agreement. Luffy counts sheep again. It fails miserably. He frowns a little upset.

"Sheep doesn't make me sleepy?" Sabo looks at him confused with tired eyes.

"What?"

"Ace told me to count sheep to help me sleep. It's not working."

"Well then try something you like. Maybe meat?" Luffy perks up and returns his gaze to the ceiling counting meat. It started to work at first nodding him to sleep. However, the clashing sounds of thunder prevented the poor child from getting any shut eye. He cowers under the covers whimpering. He looks over to Sabo sitting silently on his chair.

"Sabo. Sabo!" He whispers. "Oi!" No response. Sabo seems to have dozed off into a deep sleep. Luffy frowns in disappointment. He felt he would never be able to sleep tonight. The boy hops out of bed and continues to search for help. The only person left besides Veronica was you. Luffy did not wish to disturb you. You were the last person he wanted to ask and so here he is standing before your door contemplating. Hesitant to open the door. Luffy turns the knob and enters your room quietly.

He twiddles with his fingers nervously. He stares at your sleeping form for the longest before waking you up. You stir awake after a few shakes and whisper of your name. Eyes land on Luffy's small form.

"Luffy? Is something wrong?" You ask.

"(Y-Y/N) I'm scared."

"Scared of what? Did you have a nightmare?" He shakes his head and squeaks at the sound of lighting. His body shivers as he cradles himself on the floor. You frown. The poor kid was afraid of the thunder storm. You hop out of your bed and kneel down petting the boy. "You're afraid of the thunderstorm?" He nods. You could hear his faint sniffles. "It's okay Luffy. I know they're loud and scary but you have nothing to be afraid of. Come." You say hoping on your bed. Luffy does the opposite making his way towards the door. You tilt your head confused. "Luffy where are you going?" The boy turns around.

"My room. That's where we're going right?" You scoff.

"No. You're already here so why not sleep next to me?" Luffy's eyes sparkle.

"You want me to sleep with you?"

"Of course, Luffy. That's what helps me sleep at night if I'm scared." Sheepishly, the boy closes your door and hops on to your bed where the two of you cuddle. You pull him close into a hug. He blushes noticing how close the two of you are. Your faces inches away. You close your eyes convincing yourself you were only resting them. After a few minutes you hear the boy shuffles. He lets out a small whimper of displeasure. You quickly open your eyes. "Is something wrong?"

"I can't sleep. It sounds scary outside. Windy and loud like if you go outside you will be destroyed in a minute." He shivers at the thought. "Just try to drown them out with a song."

"I don't know any. I just make my own." You have forgotten these boys never had the fancy life you have. You search for a song in your head. The most recent one pops in your head. It was dear to you since it sounded just like your life story. You close your eyes recalling the lyrics,

(play song)

"There was a time when I was alone

Nowhere to go and no place to call home

My only friend was the man in the moon

And even sometimes he would go away, too."

Luffy perks his ears to your lovely singing. Throughout the entire song he rocks his head side roads side enjoying your voice. The song sounded like a fairy tale he would enjoy hearing. He nods to sleep finally closing his eyes and drifting off to Dreamland. You smile once you hear his breathing. You stay up for a little while making sure he didn't wake up. Once you were sure he was asleep, you follow him to sleep.

Ten minutes pass and the roar of thunder wakes you and Luffy up. The both of you shoot up from the bed screaming. You pant and look over to Luffy starting to get scared yourself.

"O-okay. Now I'm scared." You say. Luffy whimpers scooting close to you. "Let's go see Mom." You say and hop out of bed heading to the last resort. You hold Luffy's hand while leading him to your mother's bedroom in the way back of the hallway. In the dark it looked so long and creepy. You gulp in fear. You see some light underneath the door. You felt relieved that your mother is up. You encourage Luffy to follow and stay close. You quietly make your way over to your mom's room and find her clicking away on the computer at this hour. You turn to her alarm clock to check the time. "1:25." It read. You flick the lights on grabbing her attention. The woman jumps startled by the blinding light. She sighs in relief once she meets the culprit.

"Oh, it's you kids. What are you doing up this late?" Luffy's lip quivers as she gives her a pout. He sniffles. "Luffy can't sleep. So, he woke me up and now I can't sleep. It's the storm. He's scared." Veronica frowns. She shuts off the computer before heading over to the two of you and picking up Luffy whom lifts his hands up like a baby. You giggle at the child. You close the door behind you following your mom to her large bed. Luffy is placed down in the middle.

"Poor baby. You can't sleep because of the storm huh? Haven't you tried singing or reading him a story?" She asks you while she tucks the little one in stroking his hair.

"I didn't tell him a story but-" you yawn. "I did sing him a song. It worked but it seems he has a hard time falling asleep because of the thunder booming outside." Veronica peers at the boy shivering under the covers. She hums in thought pulling him close. You lay down waiting for your mom to take action.

"I have an idea. I'll be back." The woman leaves you and Luffy alone. Luffy whimpers not wanting to be left alone. You pet the boy reminding him he has you. Your mom walks in seven minutes later with a cup of warm milk. She sits down and hands the boy the cup. Luffy gladly takes it in wonder. Veronica fluffs the pillow and makes a small nest of blankets around him to keep him boxed in one spot. It made sure to secure his mind that he is safe. Luffy on the other hand tastes the liquid coming to a conclusion that it's plain milk and without further a due date of it down earning a milk mustache which he licks off. Veronica takes the cup placing it aside and tucks through boy back in with a kiss on his head. "Now try to get some sleep. Ignore the thunder storm and listen to my voice. I'm right here. I'm not going anywhere." So, he hoped she would. Sabo and Ace bailed on him and you couldn't figure out what to do to help because he stood scared you with his creative thoughts. You did your best to toss those thoughts aside but failed when the lightning struck.

You nod to sleep to the humming of your mother and he soothing tune. She laid on her side propping her head on her hand giving her full attention to the child. She continues to run her fingers through his hair soothing him. His eyes grow heavy. Indeed, he is still tired. His eyes starting to hold bags from lack of sleep. The storm continues. The down pour is heavy. Nothing but silence enters the room. Once again thunder roars loud countless times booming. Luffy startles awake with a Yelp. He hides under the covers and cups he ears. He shivers violently and whimpers. Some tears prick from the edges of his eyes daring to fall. Veronica sighs and pulls the boy close into her embrace. The boy hides his face into her bosom clinging tightly to her night gown. Your mom shushes the boy while rubbing his back.

"It's okay. I'm here sweetheart. I'm here." She coos. Luffy sobs against the fabric unable to calm down. Veronica decides to lift him up in his arms and rock him in his arms like a baby. She sings a lullaby to him. This eases him a little. He sniffles calming his nerves. The beauty settles back to bed keeping him cradled in her arms.

"Luffy. Don't be scared love it's just thunder."

" I can't help it. It's scary just like the forest at night." He finally said.

"What? What are you doing in the forest at night?" Luffy peers up at the woman sniffling. She wipes his tears away with her thumb.

"It wasn't my choice. Grandpa threw me in the woods to learn survival skills. To learn to be tough. I was all alone at night and when the storm comes it's scary. I have nowhere to hide nowhere to run. It was scary." You listen to his story having been awoken by Luffy crying. You sadden.

"Luffy....oh, you poor baby. What a horrible man to do that to you. All alone with no one to care for you. I'm so sorry baby." Veronica holds him tight nuzzling him. "Luffy I think this storm is more than a fear. It's a mental thing involving your past." Luffy tilts his head confused.

"Tell me when did this start?"

"Since I turned three. I never really knew my parents. According to grandpa she died. I don't know how. My dad, I don't know who he is or if he's still alive. It's been me and my grandpa until he decided to train me. It started out with small exercises and other work outs. One day I got tired of grandpa and his trials. So, I one day stopped by a store to get some ice cream when I met Shanks. He told me lots of grand stories. I wanted to be just like him free with lots of adventures and friends on his journey. I ended up eating the gum-" He stops himself not wanting to spill.

"Gum-gum fruit. You ended up being a rubber boy." Luffy gasps in disbelief.

"Y-you know about me?"

"Of course. I know about you and your brothers have powers. Let's just say I've always known since I took you all for your physical." You sweat drop forgetting your mother was an excellent detective. After all she learned from the best being your grandfather. You felt a little relieved you no longer had to keep their powers a secret except for the world. That was no trouble on your part.

"You're not afraid of us?"

"Not at all. Same thing I told Ace. I don't discriminate. You're my boys." Veronica starts to rethink about Ace and his origin. Sure, what she said now was a hypocrite thing to say, but she meant it when it came to Luffy. Should she feel any different for Ace? No. She made a promise. Her resolve rekindles determined to keep that promise. Her number one priority to her children. Her gaze returns to the raven-haired boy who seems to be also be lost in his thoughts figuring himself out. A small smile creeps on his face. "Well would you like to finish your story?" The boy frowns not wanting to recall but if it was for the best then so be it.

"Well I ate the devil fruit and became a rubber boy. I wanted to be just like him, but my grandpa disliked the idea. I wouldn't stop talking about my dreams so he threw me in the woods to fend for myself and learn survival skills like he did. He thought it would toughen me up. It did a little but that doesn't help the fact that I felt so...so..." Tears drip from his face. His voice cracking. It stung your heart to hear him so distraught. "...So alone and scared. I didn't know what to do." The thunder roars once again startling him. "I don't like to hear the sound of thunder. It reminds me of my days alone in the woods. I hate it. I hate it so much. I feel so alone. I don't like to feel alone." He cries hard letting all his emotions spill. A moment of vulnerability. "I just wanted to go home with my crazy grandpa. I wanted to be cared for again. Loved anything. I-I want my mommy. I want a mommy." He cries hard ignoring the raging storm and its boisterous thunder. Instantly, Veronica pulls the boy close soothing him as best as she can.

"It's okay Luffy. You're not alone anymore. You have us now. You have (Y/n), Ace, Sabo and me. I won't let you go through that ever again. I'll be with you for as long as you need me." Luffy sniffles inhaling the scent of Veronica. It was comforting his senses. "I know what your grandfather did was just immoral thing, but he's not here and you're not with him anymore. None of those things will happen as long as you're with me. I know I'm not your mom, but maybe that can change some day. I'll care and love you just like a mother. That's my job and you're my first priority. Whenever you need me wherever you go I'll be there for you." Your mother wipes his tears away. The boy nuzzles into her embrace. He enjoyed that idea and he too hoped to feel the same way. It's too soon, but he desperately yearns for a mother figure. Anything to have an idea of what it means to have a mom.

Moments later, Luffy no longer cared for the sounds of thunder. His thoughts of the future swarmed his mind. Too preoccupied to care for the noise outside. You however have fallen asleep. The silence drove you to sleep.

"Veronica?" Luffy starts tiredly. Said woman hums in response. "What happened to your family?"

"Whatever do you mean?"

"I mean how did you make a family?" The woman sighs.

"That's a long story Luffy, but if you wish to know let's put it in a friendly way. Once there was a white bird. That white bird held a family. Her papa, her mama, and her uncle. Her papa was a detective. Her mama was wife with an illness. Her uncle held a business. A family business. One day mama bird died and left papa and her daughter. Papa had to provide still and continued to be a detective. He left on an important mission leaving the white bird to grieve alone. Papa bird returned with a spotted leopard. That leopard became part of the family and a new sibling to the white bird. They didn't get along at first because the leopard felt unsettled. Eventually they grew to like each other so much that their bond became unbreakable. As time went by, the white bird became stuck as to what she wanted to do in life. She met a handsome bird at the lake where every bird loved to go and have fun. The two talked for a while creating a spark. They hung out together doing mischievous things teenagers shouldn't, but the white bird felt so alive and free around him. The handsome bird felt the same. The two fell in love and had all kinds of adventures. However, it wasn't persuading the white bird's family. The papa disliked it a little but accepted it. The leopard however was furious. He forbade his sister from ever seeing such a bird. Every time she mentioned the bird the leopard grew irritated and she didn't know why. 'Perhaps he was protective or jealous?' She thought. It was never revealed as to why her brother despised him, but he one day decided to vanish to school without saying goodbye. This ached the white bird's heart. Two years pass, the two love birds made a baby, but the father was nowhere to be around why? Because the white bird broke up with the handsome bird. It turned out he was bad. You see while the white bird held the baby in her stomach, the two were on a mission. The white bird was ambushed while doing her job. It turns out it was all a set up. The white bird ended up in prison but was let out thanks to papa bird. White bird made an agreement to testify against the handsome bird whom was now known as an evil bird and so she did. The bad bird was sent away in prison, locked up for his treason and crimes for years to come. White bird was distraught but held a new goal to provide and love her unborn child. Nine months later, the white bird gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Her family supported and helped her including her leopard brother. He set aside any quarrel between the two to help her and every time she called for him he was there in a heartbeat." Veronica chuckles. She peers down at Luffy's sleeping form. A small smile curves her lips as she brushes her knuckles against his cheek. "A few years later she adopts three wonderful boys who bring light into her world bringing the white bird to be the happiest mother ever and the luckiest. She promised to also love all three forever as long as they will have her. The end." She whispers kissing the boy's head and yours. "Night my baby chicks." She sneers and falls asleep.

Later in the morning, Ace stirs awake groaning. He yawns and stretches while rubbing his tired eyes. The storm was calm. Nothing but the mellow sound of rain. Ace widens his eyes recalling Luffy. He cringes with guilty quickly rushing out of bed and barging into his room. "Luffy!" He calls out. Sabo jumps awake in his seat.

"Huh? What?" Sabo says then turns to the empty bed then to Ace. "Where is Luffy?"

"I don't know! He's not here?" Sabo shakes his head.

"He last night, but I must have dozed off." Ace glares at him.

"Sabo! You were supposed to keep watch over him."

"Me? What about you?"

"I-well...may have also dozed off forgetting Luffy." He mutters.

"Ha! See?"

"Whatever! Let's go find him." The two leave the room ready to search for the boy only to stop when the bathroom door opens after the flushing noise catches their attention. A sleepy Luffy walks out rubbing his tummy clueless of his surroundings. He unconsciously walks into Veronica's room where the two share a look and follow Luffy. The raven-haired boy hops onto the large bed and wiggles his way in the middle. He yawns and falls right back to sleep cuddling in between you and your mother. The two become a little jealous that the boy is able to sleep on the bed. Relieved, but still jealous. They wondered why they would always feel this pain when it came to you. Regardless, Sabo slowly walks up to your sleeping form. Ace tries to pull him back failing. He didn't want to say anything and wake anyone up. Sabo awes at your sleeping face. Lips parted, curled up and hair caressing your adorable face. Ace sneaks beside him to see what Sabo was staring at. Sabo removes a strand of hair from your face. Ace slaps the hand away. The two bickers in whispers.

"What the hell are you doing? You're going to disturb her sleep."

"Owe! You didn't have to hit me."

"Well you were too busy being weird and when you do that I have to inflict pain to get you back to reality. Mr. Goo, Goo eyes." The blonde growls about to get up on his face. They both growl in competition. You blink your eyes open finding two boys glaring at each other dangerously. You grunt diverting their attention.

"What are you guys doing? Did you guys get scared of the storm too?"

"N-no we-" You pat the open space next to you.

"Come on. You can sleep with me." The two stay quiet shifting to one another for an answer. They gulp nervously. A blush erupts on their cheeks. Sabo is the first as always. He pulls you close snickering at Ace whom is left baffled. You tiredly nuzzle against Sabo curling up against his warmth. He felt like a heater. The freckled boy huffs.

"Scoot over I'm joining." He says hopping to your other side. Sabo pouts in disapproval, but it doesn't matter. He still held you in his arms. You felt relaxed feeling two heaters embracing you. Ace spoons you from behind and from behind him is Luffy. Ace peers over his shoulder irked by the fool.

"So warm." Luffy mutters. Sabo stifles his chuckle having to deal with Luffy. Ace is unable to do anything about it but blush in embarrassment. He tries to push Luffy aside, but the boy came back for an extra hard hug wrapping his limbs around Ace with his devil fruit powers. Ace makes another attempt failing. He sighs giving in. The two falls back asleep.

Later that day, Veronica is disrupted from her sleep. She finds Luffy bouncing on the bed. The rest of the kids watch Luffy on the bed. Ace grabs Luffy's legs stretching them as he jumps. He let's go causing Luffy to bounce hard into the ceiling and crash back down. Ace and Sabo laugh including you. Sure, it was wrong, but the two started to get to you. Veronica gasps and flicks Ace's head.

"Boy! What the hell? Why did you do that to your brother?" You all jump by the sudden scolding. Ace shrinks in shame.

"Sorry. I thought it would be funny."

"Hurting your brother is not something to laugh about. He maybe rubber but he could still get hurt." Luffy groans crawling back up on the bed.

"I'm okay. That was actually fun." Veronica glares at the kid.

"And you! Don't go bouncing on any bed. You could fall off and bump your head like now." Luffy hangs his head low.

"Sorry."

"U-um...you know about Luffy's powers?" Sabo asks. Veronica turns to the blonde and sighs.

"Like I told Ace last night, I know about your powers. I don't discriminate. I still want you and care for you equally. Nothing that you do will ever change my mind. It doesn't matter what you choose because from here on out you're my sons. We may not have the same blood, but that doesn't really matter. You're my kids and that is that. Understand?" The trio nods. A small smile graces their lips. "Good now let's get ready for breakfast." You all dash out of the room fighting for the first dibs of the bathroom. Veronica tugs Ace back. The kid glares at the woman. "Ace I'd like to show you something involving your parents." His scowl turns soft. He follows the woman towards the desk where her laptop sat. She opens the device and logs in. She picks the boy up placing him on her lap for him to see. "You probably don't understand what it says so I'll break it down for you. Last night I asked my father for your parent's files. I didn't get much from your mother except that she was just a casual woman living her life when she met your father. Your father...it's Roger isn't it?" Ace scrunches his nose in disgust towards the name. He averts his eyes to his hands as if seeing something she couldn't. Filth, blood of a bastard devil. His silence confirms his knowledge of him. "He is notorious in the underground and in the government. He did many unforgivable things. Committed many crimes."

"Yeah so?" He retorts. Veronica is taken aback by his tone.

"Well I just wanted a confirmation that you know about this."

"To rub it in? Yeah, I know he's a bastard that everyone hates including anyone who is involved with him. Spreading ludicrous rumors that my mother is a whore! No! She wasn't! I know she wasn't. His child is considered a bastard as well. I have blood of a devil. I know I do. So yeah, I know about it all. I know I am a disgrace." Veronica raises his head to meet her eyes. She saw pain and anger in them.

"Young man that is not true. You shouldn't believe what anyone says about your parents or yourself. All that matters are what you think. Do you honestly believe you're a disgrace? Do you think your mother would want to hear that? She gave birth to you because she wanted to prove the world wrong not to pay for your father's sins. You're just a regular kid like everyone else. You shouldn't let anyone destroy you because of their own opinions. It's hard but you have to be stronger than them. You have to learn to deal with them your own way. I know you can do it Ace. One day you can prove the world wrong and show them your worth. Your existence was never a mistake. Never forget that." Ace's eyes turn watery. He sniffles not wanting to cry anymore.

"I understand. I'll try to be strong." The woman pats his head.

"Good boy. I know you three have had a rough past, but good things come to those who have suffered eventually. Like I always told (Y/n). Bad things happen so good things can fall in place. I'm sure yours will come soon." Ace is set down leaving him with his thoughts. As he walks back to his room he halts seeing you come out of your room dressed. You smile and wave to him.

"Hey Ace. See you downstairs." You stroll down the hall with him still keeping his eyes pasted on you. He scoffs as wonderful scenarios play with you in them. His heart beats fast. Stomach flutters with joy.

"I hope it comes soon." He mutters dazed. You seem to be the fortune he wants and hopes to claim one day.